Story and Mission
The Mobile Arts Council ( MAC ) was established in 1955 by the Junior League of Mobile and received 501 ( c )( 3 ) status as a not-for-profit organization in 1962 . Since its inception , MAC ’ s work has evolved to fit the needs of the community and its members . In its early days , MAC was primarily a funding source for the cultural community . Over the years , MAC has shifted its focus from being primarily a grantor to being an overall advocate and supporter of the arts .
Today , the organization remains a strong informational center for local culture , helping to facilitate numerous events and opportunities for artists from all backgrounds and mediums to show and perform their work while gaining exposure along the Gulf Coast . MAC also provides arts education and inspires collaboration amongst the community to create a thriving arts experience for locals and visitors alike . With a very small staff and events happening year-round , we are always in need of volunteers - from gallery docents to ticket-takers at fundraisers . Stop by and visit us in our community Gallery @ Room 1927 ( located next to the Saenger Theatre ) to see new exhibitions each month and shop local art !
How To Do Some Good :
Donate : Scan the secure online donation QR Code below . Volunteer : Volunteers make it possible for the Mobile Arts Council to continue its mission : to enrich the quality of life in the Mobile area through increasing accessibility to the arts and promoting a vibrant cultural community . Our ability to provide programs and services to our community is dependent on your help . Sign up to join our team today ! Become a Member : Have you ever considered becoming a member of the Mobile Arts Council ? It doesn ’ t cost much , and it contributes a great deal for the community . Your membership investment supports our vision to be the leading resource and advocate for the arts and cultural community in the Mobile area .
SPOTLIGHT
Above : Lucy Gafford , MAC Executive Director since 2019
Left : MAC ’ s Staff at Halloween LoDa ArtWalk . “ Dali Ladies ” Left to Right : Sydney Cramer , Lucy Gafford , Angela Montgomery
2022 Fundraisers & Upcoming Events
LoDa ArtWalk 2nd Friday of Every Month 6 - 9 p . m . in the Lower Dauphin ( LoDa ) Arts District .
The 17th Annual Artys January 27 , 2002 Honoring those who shape the arts .
Contact Us
251-432-9796 www . mobilearts . org 6 S . Joachim St ., Mobile AL 36602 Lucy Gafford , Executive Director info @ mobilearts . org Facebook . com / MobileArtsCouncil Instagram . com / MobileArtsCouncil Twitter . com / MobileArts
Left : Entomology Exhibition at MAC ’ s Gallery @ Room 1927 ”
QR Code To Donate
The Mystic Squirrels of Bienville ( Mystic SOBs ) February 27 , 2022 The Mardi Gras organization for creatives to celebrate the arts and raise funds for MAC .
The Throwdown September 16 , 2022 The Mobile Arts Council ’ s largest annual fundraiser .
Taco Takedown Late April ( Date TBD ) Raising money for art grants … through tacos !
Above : 2019 Throwdown Winner , Anna Marie Babington , with model Aguol Kout .
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